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The Program Department of
Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking a senior, experienced professional as theExecutive Director of Africa
Division, which is the organization’s chief strategist and
representative for all matters involving sub-Saharan Africa.

The Executive Director is
responsible for developing effective research, advocacy and communications
strategies for maximum impact in defending human rights in sub-Saharan Africa,
and for ensuring that these strategies inform the work of the entire
organization.

The Executive Director is
also responsible for supervising talented staff, setting priorities and
overseeing detailed research on human rights issues in sub-Saharan Africa
including emergency situations by publishing compelling, analytic reports and
other advocacy materials and using these publications to generate domestic and
international pressure to curb human rights violations.

The position could be based
in HRW’s Nairobi or Johannesburg offices, but other options including Human
Rights Watch’s New York headquarters are possible.

The position reports to the
Deputy Program Director based in New York.